Born in the sunny southern tip of Africa, Giovanni Cirillo has the privilege and the pleasure in watching the mighty Helderberg mountains cool themselves off by dipping their feet into the great Atlantic ocean - every day!
Imagine imagination. Growing up in the original Tol House where weary travellers would stop for a much needed rest before attempting to cross over Sir Lowry’s Pass with their ox-drawn wagons is exactly what Giovanni did. Now, some 25 years later, his imagination has spilt over into the real world and Giovanni’s first book 'Eidolon Keeper of Swords’.
Giovanni recently won an international short story contest for his short story entitled ‘Tomar the Terrork Tamer’. It is available, along with eleven other short stories, in an anthology on Amazon titled “Disorderly Lives” ISBN: 9781512093124.
One of the reviews from an online reader:
“Loved the story, one could picture the scene as it was happening, would make a good book/film."
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And the Shadow Born Threat
A story about assassins, brothers, guardians and sons brought together by a man and led into battle by a boy.
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For Eidolon, a boy who has nothing and fears nothing, being a pickpocket in a band of thieves is all he has ever known. Until one fateful day his reality changes forever.
Eidolon comes into possession of the dragon-forged sword, is captured by Ashlath of the Shadow Born and saved by Illian the Marshall of Dancall city. Now Eidolon must learn to control the power of the dragon sword and convince nine mighty warriors that he is worthy to ride with them as they hunt down the Shadow Born threat out to conquer New Korgonia. Experiencing true love and friendship for the first time Eidolon realizes that the bonds he has made will last even after death.
This is a story about assassins, brothers, guardians and sons. Brought together by a man and lead into battle by a boy.
What started out as a desire to create a superhero with super powers has imagined itself into a much greater story and with far more meaning than I had set out to do. I believe in imagination and to imagine is to live. This story and its characters have lived and grown with me for 16 years and they are now asking to have their own life to tell their own story.
The kingdom of Aetis was one unlike any other. A small living continent surrounded by the great oceans and immensely diverse in its culture and creatures. All lived in peace under the rule of Lendor king of Aetis. Never had he lost in battle nor feared anyone or any nation that rose up against him and his throne. Until the arrival of the Korgonians.
The first fleet of Korgonians approached Aetis from the Northern seas lead by their Prince, Raygon, who by order of his king was to conquer new lands by any means possible. Lendors' army was outnumbered three to one but still managed to defeat the intruders. Aetis was once again safe but for a moment of pride Lendor sent one ship to return to Korgonia with the body of the dead prince as a warning never to return.
That very night the White dragon, mother to all dragons, called on Lendor in his chambers. She warned him that the Korgonian king would return with his entire fleet to avenge his dead son. She warned the king that a terrible darkness would spread through Aetis if he were to be defeated. The dragon offered the king a battle sword and shield forged by her very own fire granting him immense power. In return he would offer his daughter to the dragon to become the dragon guardian. Lendor refused.
Years later when the king of Korgonia finally came bringing a fleet of ships so large that it filled the horizon of the northern sea Lendor the great felt fear for the first time. Remembering the dragon’s offer he ordered his close guard to search the lands for the White dragon. That night the White dragon returned to the king with the sword and shield and departed with the princess of Aetis.
The battle that followed would change Aetis and its people forever.
The great war between the Korgonians and the Aetians saw the nation of Aetis fall. Loosing his sword in the battle, King Lendor escaped and fled deep into the Hollow mountains with his shield never to be seen again. Zenga, king of Korgonia, claimed Aetis and called it New Korgonia. For years he sent many a hero into the Hollows to bring back the head of Lendor but none ever returned. Now in Zenga's old age a new power is gathering in the darkness and plotting to overthrow the king.
The story starts with Illian, the Marshal of Dancall city, encountering Ashlath of the Shadow Born and saving the boy Eidolon from a rouge group of Korgonian soldiers. This encounter sets in motion the prophecy of old:
"When the darkness appears it will spread through the land gaining authority by fear given by your own hand. Ten warriors will come. Assassins, brothers, guardians and sons with a halfbreed and the fearless one. The oath they take cannot be undone. It will forever remain even for one."
Illian sets out in search of the ten warriors that would stand against the growing shadow threat. As Illian starts exposing the Shadows so the Shadows start moving more freely. Illian locates the Brothers first as the Shadows first advance is on the city of Dancall. Their intent to destroy not to capture. Eidolon evades the battle at Dancall and is sent to the town of Esturia to meet up with Illian, Lady Oslyn and the Assassins.
Eidolon stays with the Lady Oslyn in Esturia while the Assassins, Brothers and Illian head back to Dancall only to find the city in ruins. Amongst the survivors they unexpectedly find the Guardians. With the fall of Dancall they head for Denn to inform Lady Oslyn and reunite with Eidolon.
Meanwhile Lady Oslyn and Eidolon seek the help from the king of Akana the great city. Akana refuses to help but they do not leave empty handed. Two men ask Lady Oslyn if they may be of service to her. She recognises the men to be the Sons and invites them back to Denn.
Finally the ten warriors gather and the oath is taken:
“As long as there is one to carry my sword I will fight for him.”
With the oath taken the ten warriors head north to locate the source of the Shadow Born. In their travels and encounters with the Shadows Eidolon must deal with gain and loss of the only friends he has ever known and ultimately overcome the growing fear inside of himself to understand the true power his friends has given him. Only then will he be able to stand against the Shadow Born and fear itself.
Illian, the Marshal of Dancall city, has his first encounter with Ashlath, one of the Shadow Born. This battle leads to the discovery of Eidolon and the beginning of their journey across the lands in search of the Shadow Born.
Illian locates Eidolon who is being held captive by a group of rouge Korgonian soldiers. He saves the boy, who in turn saves him, and they escape the clutches of the Korgonians.
Eidolon travels back to Dancall city with Illian and tells him all he knows about Ashlath and the Korgonians that had captured him.
Eidolon meets the gate watchmen of Dancall city while Illian talks to Sal, his mentor, about the boy and his encounter with Ashlath.
Illian sets off on his journey across the lands in search of the ten warriors and the Shadow Born threat.
A boy from Illian’s past reveals some interesting information which leads to a double ambush.
Ashlath tricks the Brothers in doing his dirty work for him.
Eidolon and Sal arrive in Tholl. Here they learn of Ashlath’s plan. Sal sends Eidolon to meet up with Illian in Esturia while Sal returns home to Dancall city.
llian and the Brothers arrive at Bellfort only to be denied entry. There has been a murder and the city is in lockdown. They leave Bellfort and head for Esturia.
On his journey to Esturia Eidolon has a disturbing dream and almost has an unwanted encounter.
Illian, the Brothers, Eidolon, the Assassins and Lady Oslyn meet in Esturia to discuss the Shadow Born threat. Eidolon stays behind with Lady Oslyn as the others head back to Dancall city.
They arrive in Dancall city to find it in ruins and among the broken walls they find the Guardians.
As they head back to inform Lady Oslyn of Dancall’s fall they find that word has already reached the neighbouring towns. All the towns are fleeing for Bellfort and the safety of their high walls.
While in Denn with Lady Oslyn Eidolon sneaks off into the forest and has an encounter with a Shadow Born.
Lady Oslyn takes Eidolon on a journey by boat on the river Way to Waterway.
This is a Young Adult fantasy story so the target market would be teenagers to young adults, and well anyone who enjoys fantasy really.
Readers will embark on a journey of fantasy proportions with new and unique characters in Eidolon Keeper of Swords. It is a well paced story about love and friendship versus hatred and fear, too which all teenagers and adults can relate, with lots of fantasy action to keep the book in your hands.
I will promote my book locally in Cape Town through networking both in the physical and social media. Physical media I will approach will be libraries, book stores and even radio to gain awareness for my book. As mentioned in my bio I have recently won an international short story competition which I will use as credibility on my part as a writer.
Then of course there is social media like Facebook advertising. I will also advertise myself as an author on the website: http://thewritersnotebookgroup.blogspot.co.za/
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on April 6, 2016, 6:32 a.m.
This looks very exciting and from the thorough description, I sense it has a strong moral and value base which is very much needed in today's society.
Will definitely preorder.